Life as a Fashion Intern

After having an interview for a paid internship the other day (which sadly I did not get) and speaking to 6 other girls at the assessment day, I've realised that all fashion interns have experienced the same soul-crushing treatment over and over. We chatted about this whilst eyeing up our competition and secretly thinking 'oh god please let it be me getting my first proper paid job.'

So here are just a few of the situations fashion interns are faced with every day ...

1. Trying to look like the latest Vuitton, Acne and Chloe cookbooks when you are skint trying to style out last years Primark.

2. Having to eat last nights dinner left-overs for your packed lunch whilst surrounded by Pret, Itsu and Benugo.

3.Having to look your employed friends in the eye when they ask 'do you enjoy interning?'and silently nod and smile because they just won't understand. 

4.Going to multiple interviews and being told that you are overqualified by some and under qualified by others! Will the vicious cycle ever end...

5. Finding yourself drooling over the samples that get thrown around the office like thrift-store garments.

6. Having to style out the comfiest flats you own as your bound to be sent out on a 40 minute wild goose chase around London.

7. Knowing you could go and apply for any regular office job but don't because you're so desperate for your dream job that you'll live with mum and dad until your 30.

8. Having to pretend that you haven't just seen Kate Moss enter the building, it's no big deal, and you haven't just texted your entire contact list to record the incident. 

9.Remembering when you thought that interning would be glamorous but have now come to terms with the reality that sometimes you even have to take the boss's dog out to do a number two (this one might have just been me)

10. Thinking it's the end of the day, oh no you silly intern you've just been given 4 more tasks to do before tomorrow morning, hurry along you little unpaid being...

AW15: Trends to Nail

Hope you have all enjoyed a well-deserved Summer break, I know I have! Unfortunately it's back to reality for now, but what better way to hit back than nailing this coming's A/W trends? Here's my pick of this season's major components ...

 Turtle Necks

Victoria Beckham, Topshop, J.W.Anderson

Faux Fur 

Gucci, Burberry, Topshop 

Flares

Adam Lippes, Topshop, Etro

Autumnal Browns 

Etro, Fendi, BCBG Max Azria

Chunky Knits

Victoria Beckham, Topshop, DKNY

Winter Florals 

                                                       Burberry, Erdem, Gucci

All the best

K.

University Decor

As I recently moved into my new uni house, I thought I

might share a couple of my cheap yet cheerful University decor secrets.

Uni rooms aren't exactly the prettiest, therefore I love personalising my house to make it feel homely and comfortable. Although i picked the short straw and ended up with the smallest room in our house, luckily I still have a large desk, double bed and a massive book shelf (which excited me a lot due to being an English Literature student). 

Students don't exactly have the biggest of budgets, so I've pieced together a few of my purchases that have made my room feel larger, using light colours and minimal patterns, as well as being reasonably priced. 

Here are a few snaps  ....

This brush holder is £3 from Ikea, it was originally white but I decided to buy some lilac spray paint from Hobbycraft to liven it up

This bedding was £15 from Asda, and the grey cushion £14 from Next 

The teacup candle on the left was bought at a stall in Grenwich market for £10, the candles on the right were £4 from Ikea.

And finally, my LED lanterns, which were £6 from Primark. These are cute to have on at night time. I have placed these on my bookshelf, but they often look nice hanging around wall art or a bed frame.

Hope this post helps anyone looking to accessorise their bedroom. 

K. x

Socks and Sandals: Do's and Don'ts

So after much deliberation I have come to the conclusion that yes, socks and sandals are now acceptable in day to day fashion. BUT, there are still many rules that you must follow for it to be fashion forward thinking rather than old grandpa chic.

1- These sandals must be either, A- Sliders or B- Dollys

2- These can't be any plain jane socks. These socks can either be sports wear, those that accompany your typical Nike/Addidas sliders, crazy design socks e.g those with chips or cosmos covering them, frilly socks- yes those socks you used to wear when you were 5 are back in fashion and even I, a 19 year old girl have been wearing them, and it's acceptable ! I tend to pair these pastel frilly socks with my white dolly sandals, but can often be paired with plain coloured trainers.

3- Please DO NOT WEAR SOCKS WITH FLIP FLOPS, this is definitely not a good look. Whilst commuting into London every day for my internship there was one lady who continued to ignore this rule and without fail wore socks with flip flops every day. Hats off to her in that she honestly didn't care, but it was not a favourite outfit choice of mine.

4- Wear your socks sandals look with confidence. One thing that nobody can deny is that when you look confident in an outfit, others accept and appreciate your fashion choice a lot more than if they have seen a shy person who is questioning their outfit choice.

K.

'Wedding Dresses 1774 - 2014' at the V&A

When being sent to the Victoria and Albert Museum for research for my internship, I took the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. Not only was it lovely to go to the V&A on such a warm summer's day, admire the museum and its surroundings, but I also got to go view an exhibition which i'd been wanting to visit for quite a while now: 'Wedding Dresses 1774-2014'. 

Upon entering the two floor exhibition you are presented with an explanation of what it intends to do. This was one thing that remained in my head whilst walking round the showing, that it was not merely a display of wedding dresses, but that it aims to capture the magical experience of each individual bride's wedding day. It showcased a variety of dresses expanding over culture and time to demonstrate that each bride is different, not only displaying dresses of celebrities but also those of every-day women. The entire experience enkindles the essence of which each bride's personality is echoed through their wedding dress. 

Here are a few of my favourites....

One of my favourites had to be this gown. Ian Stuart's 'Flower Bomb', due to its creativity and craftsmanship.

Another is Vivienne Westwood's dress, designed specifically for Deeta Von Teese. Although it's not your typical coloured wedding dress, it visually displays her personality.

This Dress was neither designed nor worn by anyone famous but is a classic example of asian culture, and how it is still present in festivities in today's society. This gown was worn by Anjali Bulley, an employee at the V&A.

Finally, my absolute favourite. Kate Moss's dress which was designed by John Galliano. This dress is stunning, no photo could do it justice. It took 701 hours to embroider the dress and 253 for the veil. 270,000 gold sequins were hand sewn onto the gown along with 120,000 paillons and 2800 pearl beads. It shimmered with each touch of the light. 

I would recommend this exhibition to anyone interested in fashion, looking for wedding inspiration or even those intrigued by the historical aspect.

K.

Skincare In The Sun

Ahhh Rome - Pizza, Pasta, Gelato, Ruins, Romance and most importantly SUN. There's no chance of me experiencing this on off weather that is a contestant bother here in England. Therefore, i am packing for hot weather, sun and sightseeing. 

As i'm off on Sunday I thought it would be nice to share a sneak peak into my holiday essentials.  

As well as packing all my clothes, shoes and bags I took a few quick tips off S for what creams and oils are best for keeping my skin protected and moisturised. Here are my top three skin essentials... 

1. Soap and Glory Heel Genius: This cream is amazing for using after a long days walking as well as after a day at the beach, protecting your heels from cracking and dry skin.

2. Neal's Yard Frankensense Hydrating Cream: I use this on my legs, as this is the one place on my body where I suffer from dry skin. It helps reduce the dry and keep my legs silky smooth. 

3. Hawaiin Tropic Silk Hydration Sun Screen: This sun cream not only protects your skin from burning but also contains hydrating ribbons to prevent your skin from drying out, unlike other sun cream which often leave your skin dry and damaged. 

4. Hawaiin Tropic After Sun: This is a perfect moisturiser after your skin has been out in the sun. The sweet smell of coconut accompanied with a smooth and soft skin coverage rehydrates and nourishes.

Keep a look out on our Instagram page for frequent updates on what I'm getting up to on my trip - SANDKSBLOG 

K.

Festival Fashion!

As the festival season is officially upon us, it got me thinking about my first festival two years ago. I found myself questioning what clothing is acceptable for a festival, do I take clothes that I will look good in, or do I go for the sensible option and side with my mum? I refused to let my mum win, and instead decided to come up with a compromise. first things first YES you do need a waterproof, don't try and convince yourself that you won't need it because it will most likely rain (it is England.) Secondly you may not like wellies but hey if you're trudging around in mud they are the best footwear to have. So, 'how do I wear these and still look nice at a festival?' I hear you say. Here are a few examples of your crucial festival apparel, with a stylish flair for those of you that want that key festival look....

This dress is typical festival wear. Tassels are a must! styled out with some sunglasses and boots and you're good to go. A simple yet effective festival look

This outfit proves that you can even accomplish a chic festival look with your standard green gardening wellies! Paired with the floral crop cut two piece your bound to look the part.

I just can't resist a colourful Kimono! This with a simple crop top, shorts, boots and a statement necklace is perfect for jumping around in the crowds whilst listening to you favourite bands!

And last but not least, don't forget this! 

Whatever you say this is an essential item which you can't go without! it most likely will rain, but even if it doesn't it won't hurt to be prepared! 

K.